This just in… Blagojevich releases two subpoenas… Download them here… A spot of good news for the guv
Friday, Feb 29, 2008 - Posted by Rich Miller * 8:38 pm - The US Attorney’s office claimed recently that they were OK with the public release of two of their subpoenas of the governor’s office, but not others because doing so might interfere with the federal investigation. Blagojevich released those two subpoenas tonight. It’s not clear if USA Patrick Fitzgerald has wrapped up the probes connected to those subpoenas or not, but here are a couple of stories…
* More…
* But there was a bit of good news for the guv on Friday…
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Friday, Feb 29, 2008 - Posted by Rich Miller * Monday is Casimir Pulaski Day, so we’re gonna use it to help make up for all the overtime last year. Enjoy. Head to Illinoize if you’re not a celebrant or if you just can’t get enough… * In honor of Casimir Pulaski and all Polish people everywhere, here’s that great Polish punk band Abaddon…
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Question of the day
Friday, Feb 29, 2008 - Posted by Rich Miller [I’ve bumped this to the top and made it the QOTD. Instead of a question today, let’s send Rep. Watson our best wishes and our hopes for his speedy and safe return. Thanks.] * Rep. Jim Watson sent me an e-mail frome Iraq this week and he told me yesterday that I could post it here. Watson is with the U.S. Marine Corps 3rd Civil Affairs Group in Fallujah. Bethany Jaeger did a brief update on Rep. Watson at Illinoize this week. Watson was intending to blog at Illinoize himself, but he explains why that may not be possible…
Stay safe, man. * Bethany also had this photo of Watson… * And this explanation…
As Rep. Watson said, he’s checking the blog. So you can use this opportunity to wish him well in comments.
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A $40 million exorcism
Friday, Feb 29, 2008 - Posted by Rich Miller * Despite the uproar in the media, the plan to spend $40 million to knock down Cole Hall and build something else has picked up another important supporter…
Senate President Emil Jones is also on board. * But, man, that uproar is certainly picking up steam. The Tribune editorial page quotes one of its own readers today in a piece entitled “Time heals … not bulldozers”…
* And WIU’s student newspaper jumps into the fray…
* This Belleville News-Democrat editorial gives new meaning to the word cynical…
* The Daily Herald might’ve even one-upped the BND…
* Meanwhile, possible copycat threats have been issued at Lincoln Land Community College and Illinois State. * I’m thinking we’d be better off spending state money on something besides what Phil Kadner called a “$40 million exorcism.” * This ought to give us all some perspective…
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Being Todd Stroger *** UPDATED x1 ***
Friday, Feb 29, 2008 - Posted by Rich Miller * Todd Stroger is usually his own worst enemy, but there is no way he’s as bad as the media has made him out to be. Yesterday, he let the pressure get to him and unloaded…
* It really does seem that everybody wants to believe the absolute worst about this guy. It’s more intense than the hatred of Blagojevich. And his coverage is slanted far more negatively. This is a bit much…
Except he’s also a PR guy with the Chicago Police Department. I’m sure most of you will tee off as usual. But, for once, try to take a deep breath here. *** UPDATE *** From the Sun-Times…
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Sam Zell: Public Enemy Number One
Friday, Feb 29, 2008 - Posted by Rich Miller * “Villified” might be another way of putting it. Here’s Neil Steinberg…
* The Sun-Times is even sponsoring a song contest…
They announced this, mind you, on the front page. I love newspaper wars. * But it’s not all about the Sun-Times vs. Tribune fight. Fan bloggers are getting into the act. I like the title of this one: Sam Zell: The Anti-Christ, The Anti-Cub * Bernie Lincicome writes a schmaltzy love poem to the wreck in Lakeview…
* Tribune columnist Rick Morrissey tries to calm down the restless masses…
As far as I can tell, that’s the only mention of Zell in Mother Tribune’s august pages today. * But Barry Rozner says everybody is missing the point…
* Thoughts on Zell? The sale to the state? The Cubs in general? Have at it.
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Zombie Democrats: “Republicans baaaad”
Friday, Feb 29, 2008 - Posted by Rich Miller * JibJab… Reporter: Amanda Vinicky
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Morning shorts
Friday, Feb 29, 2008 - Posted by Kevin Fanning * Media: ‘Mad Money’ guru says it’s time to dump GateHouse stock
* Freedom’s over: Conrad Black ordered to prison Monday * From gov to Mr. Clean
* States OK pact for $640 million bridge; 4-lane structure set to open by 2015
* Woodstock lawmaker wants out of transit sales tax deal
* Republicans and Dupage - “We want local control” * Lawmakers have their own plans for state budget * Plan to shift inmates to Thomson prison up in the air
* Legislators expect hearings on partial Joliet prison closing * National party committees stepping up push in 14th
* Elections complaint filed over Oberweis
* Filing flap in the 14th Congressional District race * Oberweis Earns House Conservatives Fund Endorsement in IL-14 * The Choice in the 11th Could Boost
* Lawmakers blast Canadian National rail plan * Bill would boost pensions for older retired firefighters * Lakes report cites gap * Amputee has harsh words for VA Medical Center * Car show must decide soon whether to move from fairgrounds * Men acquitted in E2 nightclub stampede sue city for $2 million * Judge rejects initial Lakin plea deal
* Daley names leader for panel to recommend property tax changes
* Businessman gets 33 months for bribing Cook County official * ‘48 Hours’ to air show on Steidl-Whitlock case * Friday Beer Blogging: Knitting Edition
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